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Basel Backpack - Hostel

Basel Backpack - Hostel

Basel BS
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Discover a paradise for pets and their owners at Basel Backpack - Hostel, where four-legged travelers are treated like VIP guests, Basel Backpack - Hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Basel University and BIS Tower. This hostel is 3 minutes drive to Wolf-Gottesacker and 3 minutes drive to Zoological Garden.

Relax in accommodations featuring a private bathroom with premium toiletries, complimentary high-speed WiFi, daily housekeeping and complimentary daily newspaper, easy-clean surfaces and versatile comforts. Conveniences include wheelchair-accessibility and a desk.

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Property Details

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.

  • Food and water bowls
  • Vending machine
  • Luggage storage
  • Street parking
  • Express check-in
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Library
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Picnic area
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Elevator
  • Distance from property (km) - 0
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Total number of rooms - 16

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This property will place a credit card authorization for the price of the first night without city tax for any bookings.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Other details

At Basel Backpack - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Basel University - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
BIS Tower - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Wolf-Gottesacker - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Zoological Garden - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Offene Kirche Elisabethen - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Basel Zoo - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Basel Art Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Theater Basel - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Antique Museum and Collection Ludwig - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Puppenhausmuseum - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Caricature and Cartoon Museum - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Binningen Castle - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Basel Paper Mill - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Museum for Contemporary Art - 2 km / 1.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 13.6 km / 8.5 mi

  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 1
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CHF 10 for adults and CHF 5 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 12 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 30.0 per night
  • Towels fee: CHF 2 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

192 Dornacherstrasse, Basel, BS 4053, Switzerland
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